Film Camp
Cost
$950*
Where
Maxon Mills
37 Furnace Bank Road
Wassaic, NY 12592
When
July 12–23, 2027
Week 1
Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Week 2
Mon–Thur, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
+ Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Who
Rising grades 6–10
Join us for the creation of an original short film telling an original story from the Vagabond Time Killers universe. Campers will perform in and produce all aspects of the film, learning camera, lighting, sound, and editing basics plus the ins and outs of filmmaking collaboration along the way. This camp requires no prior experience and not all campers need to act or perform in front of the camera, but we do ask for flexibility: you may be asked to hold a light, wrap a cord, or provide a sound effect. Every role is essential on set! Campers will learn how to use professional filming and editing equipment if they choose. The finished film will premiere as part of the final performance on August 14.
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* We have a no-questions-asked scholarship policy to ensure our education programming is accessible to everyone who wants to participate. If the cost of camp presents a significant financial barrier, please reach out to jill@wassaicproject.org for a partial or full scholarship. If you do so before December 18, we will send you a discount code before registration opens.
We will issue a refund minus 20% for cancellations received two weeks in advance of the camp start date. There will be no refunds of cancellation notices received within two weeks, as it is difficult for us to fill the spots on such close notice, and we operate within a narrow budget. We will waive this policy in the event of an emergency or hardship — please email jill@wassaicproject.org should you need to request this.
About the Instructor
Chris May is a film maker and writer based in upstate New York. Born in Wyoming and raised in Missouri, he spent the second part of his life in New York as a musician, photographer, and cinematographer. He has a degree in journalism and creative writing.
Chris has led a number of camps with the Wassaic Project, including Art Scouts, Skateboard Camp, Rock Band, and last year's inaugural Film Camp. He has taught with Washington Montessori School and Skate Yogi in NYC, and worked with Stockade Works and many independent film productions in the Hudson Valley. Chris lives in Wassaic with his toddler, Ruby, and partner, Jill (Education Coordinator at the Wassaic Project!).
BriAnna Olson is a filmmaker, producer, and educator based in New York's Hudson Valley. Her work and interests span narrative film, documentary, music videos, and unscripted television, with a particular focus on stories that explore identity, belonging, and human connection. She is currently developing multiple film and television projects while continuing to mentor emerging filmmakers.
BriAnna has taught filmmaking at Stony Brook University and has worked across a variety of productions, from independent films and documentaries to music videos and branded content. Drawing on her experience as both a working filmmaker and educator, she helps students understand not only the creative side of filmmaking, but also the collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills that bring projects to life.
At Film Camp, BriAnna is excited to guide students through every stage of the filmmaking process—from generating ideas and developing stories to directing, shooting, and editing their own films. She believes that filmmaking is one of the most powerful ways to build confidence, creativity, and community, and strives to create a supportive environment where young artists can take risks, experiment, and discover their unique voices.
Vagabond Time Killers: The Origin Story
Welcome to the town of Whatthewhat, a magical place in a steep valley where fairies build villages in tree roots, apples ripen to the color of indigo, and when you dig a hole in the ground, you never know where it will come out. The moon is always visible in the sky and the water flows uphill (except on Mondays). To enter and leave, you must tell a joke to the bridge troll Inan Doubt, and everyone trades in the blue rocks called slag strewn through the riverbeds. Pantyhose the Billy Goat roams the hills and the horses three, Charlemagne, Antoinette, and Bob, graze happily on the grassy slopes of Rattlesnake Mountain. Here dwell the Vagabond Time Killers, a group of kids expert at killin’ time, the wizard Azorazad who guards the top-secret time machine, and the Unruly Band of Renegade Music Makers, who perform never-before-heard works of music on never-before-seen instruments.
Each year, the rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain threaten to overtake Whatthewhat and claim it as their own. They demand an offering from somewhere distant in time and space to keep the peace in Whatthewhat. In the year of 2027, the rattlesnakes have requested that the Vagabond Time Killers retrieve the spare power plug from the Intergalactic Space Station on which all humans live in the year 4027!
Join the Vagabond Time Killers in restoring balance to the town of Whatthewhat. With the help (or sometimes hindrance) of Azorazad the Wizard, Pantyhose the Billy Goat, the troll Inan Doubt, the inventor Eddie, the mad emu Mother, the Unruly Band of Renegade Music Makers, the Keeper of the Rattlesnakes, Old Gray Beard, and many more friends, the Vagabond Time Killers will travel into the beyond. Will they succeed in their mission of retrieving the spare power plug? Only time will tell.
We need YOU to join on this adventure!
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Film Camp
Cost
$950*
Where
Maxon Mills
37 Furnace Bank Road
Wassaic, NY 12592
When
July 12–23, 2027
Week 1
Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
Week 2
Mon–Thur, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
+ Fri 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Who
Rising grades 6–10
Join us for the creation of an original short film telling an original story from the Vagabond Time Killers universe. Campers will perform in and produce all aspects of the film, learning camera, lighting, sound, and editing basics plus the ins and outs of filmmaking collaboration along the way. This camp requires no prior experience and not all campers need to act or perform in front of the camera, but we do ask for flexibility: you may be asked to hold a light, wrap a cord, or provide a sound effect. Every role is essential on set! Campers will learn how to use professional filming and editing equipment if they choose. The finished film will premiere as part of the final performance on August 14.
* We have a no-questions-asked scholarship policy to ensure our education programming is accessible to everyone who wants to participate. If the cost of camp presents a significant financial barrier, please reach out to jill@wassaicproject.org for a partial or full scholarship. If you do so before December 18, we will send you a discount code before registration opens.
We will issue a refund minus 20% for cancellations received two weeks in advance of the camp start date. There will be no refunds of cancellation notices received within two weeks, as it is difficult for us to fill the spots on such close notice, and we operate within a narrow budget. We will waive this policy in the event of an emergency or hardship — please email jill@wassaicproject.org should you need to request this.
About the Instructor
Chris May is a film maker and writer based in upstate New York. Born in Wyoming and raised in Missouri, he spent the second part of his life in New York as a musician, photographer, and cinematographer. He has a degree in journalism and creative writing.
Chris has led a number of camps with the Wassaic Project, including Art Scouts, Skateboard Camp, Rock Band, and last year's inaugural Film Camp. He has taught with Washington Montessori School and Skate Yogi in NYC, and worked with Stockade Works and many independent film productions in the Hudson Valley. Chris lives in Wassaic with his toddler, Ruby, and partner, Jill (Education Coordinator at the Wassaic Project!).
BriAnna Olson is a filmmaker, producer, and educator based in New York's Hudson Valley. Her work and interests span narrative film, documentary, music videos, and unscripted television, with a particular focus on stories that explore identity, belonging, and human connection. She is currently developing multiple film and television projects while continuing to mentor emerging filmmakers.
BriAnna has taught filmmaking at Stony Brook University and has worked across a variety of productions, from independent films and documentaries to music videos and branded content. Drawing on her experience as both a working filmmaker and educator, she helps students understand not only the creative side of filmmaking, but also the collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills that bring projects to life.
At Film Camp, BriAnna is excited to guide students through every stage of the filmmaking process—from generating ideas and developing stories to directing, shooting, and editing their own films. She believes that filmmaking is one of the most powerful ways to build confidence, creativity, and community, and strives to create a supportive environment where young artists can take risks, experiment, and discover their unique voices.
Vagabond Time Killers: The Origin Story
Welcome to the town of Whatthewhat, a magical place in a steep valley where fairies build villages in tree roots, apples ripen to the color of indigo, and when you dig a hole in the ground, you never know where it will come out. The moon is always visible in the sky and the water flows uphill (except on Mondays). To enter and leave, you must tell a joke to the bridge troll Inan Doubt, and everyone trades in the blue rocks called slag strewn through the riverbeds. Pantyhose the Billy Goat roams the hills and the horses three, Charlemagne, Antoinette, and Bob, graze happily on the grassy slopes of Rattlesnake Mountain. Here dwell the Vagabond Time Killers, a group of kids expert at killin’ time, the wizard Azorazad who guards the top-secret time machine, and the Unruly Band of Renegade Music Makers, who perform never-before-heard works of music on never-before-seen instruments.
Each year, the rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain threaten to overtake Whatthewhat and claim it as their own. They demand an offering from somewhere distant in time and space to keep the peace in Whatthewhat. In the year of 2027, the rattlesnakes have requested that the Vagabond Time Killers retrieve the spare power plug from the Intergalactic Space Station on which all humans live in the year 4027!
Join the Vagabond Time Killers in restoring balance to the town of Whatthewhat. With the help (or sometimes hindrance) of Azorazad the Wizard, Pantyhose the Billy Goat, the troll Inan Doubt, the inventor Eddie, the mad emu Mother, the Unruly Band of Renegade Music Makers, the Keeper of the Rattlesnakes, Old Gray Beard, and many more friends, the Vagabond Time Killers will travel into the beyond. Will they succeed in their mission of retrieving the spare power plug? Only time will tell.
We need YOU to join on this adventure!
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